Bruce has been adapted from the excellent bibliography in f. The philological and historical material here presented provides a solid foundation for. Frederick fyvie bruce fba 12 october 1910 11 september 1990 was a biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new testament. Jun 25, 1982 frederick fyvie bruce fba was a biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new testament. Bruce university of manchester, england, and now gordon d.
This great little book is quite often referred to by other works in the field, almost always, as far as i can tell, in a positive fashion. Under the general editorship of three outstanding new testament scholars first ned stonehouse westminster theological seminary, philadelphia, then f. The gospel of matthew jesus is king homework for the book of malachi. Among the volumes in my library is one of great sentimental value. He begins by explaining the political, social, intellectual, and religious aspects of the jewish people after their return from exile. Frederick fyvie bruce fba 12 october 1910 11 september 1990 was a biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new. This commentarys first owner was my grandfather, wholike brucehailed from the east of scotland. He dedicated his life to the study of the new testament, its history and interpretation.
Israel, occupying a narrow strip of land between sea and desert, was positioned on an international highway of commerce and warfare. Bruce was significant because in a time when the academic community looked down upon evangelicals, he demonstrated that worthwhile academic work could be. Frederick fyvie bruce fba was a biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new testament. First published in 1963, israel and the nations has achieved wide recognition as an excellent introduction to the history of israel. Trained in classics, he taught at the universities of edinburgh, leeds, and sheffield, and was for almost twenty years the rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis at the university of manchester.
This was a people whose future would be intertwined with the stories of nations great and small. Bruce was a humble, brilliant scholar and devout christian. Buy a cheap copy of new testament history book by f. Begun in the late 1940s by an international team of new testament scholars, the nicnt series has become recognized by pastors, students, and scholars alike as a critical yet orthodox commentary marked by solid biblical scholarship within the evangelical protestant tradition. Its author 19101990 is the subject of this biography. Bruce 19101990 was rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis at the university of manchester in england. It was first published in 1943, has been reprinted many times, and this is its fifth revision. This highly acclaimed book provides a wealth of fascinating information on the roman and jewish background of the new testament, the life of jesus, and the history of the early church. This book recounts the roman and jewish context of new. Bruce is widely regarded as one of the finest evangelical new testament scholars of the twentieth century. I strongly recommend this book for those who are attending bible college, or if you are just wanting to know more about church history. Bruces book on the new testament documents is a classic. Bruce s book on the new testament documents is a classic. Begun in the late 1940s by an international team of new.
Bruce was significant because in a time when the academic community looked down upon evangelicals, he demonstrated that worthwhile academic work could be done by an. Frederick fyvie bruce fba 12 october 1910 11 september 1990, usually cited as f. Fee regent college, vancouver, british columbia the nicnt series has continued to develop over the years. The definitive biography of a new testament scholar every once in a while, one stumbles across a book here in cambridge you just have to buy. Bruce, was a biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new testament. Frederick fyvie bruce 19101990 was a bible scholar, and one of the founders of the modern evangelical understanding of the bible. He begins by explaining the political, social, intellectual, and. Devoted as it is to an inductive study of the linguistic, textual, and historical aspects of the greek text, bruce s acts of the apostles is a firstrate firstlevel commentary. The interpretation of earlier parts of the old testament in its later parts is a subject on which much more work remains to be done. Bruce is widely regarded as one of the most significant evangelical scholars of the 20th century.
Prepared by some of the worlds leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the new testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the scriptures as the infallible word of god. He let the bible speak freely and did not make it fit a particular system of theology. Bruce, was rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis at the university of manchester. Pauls use of the old testament in acts in tradition and interpretation in the new testament. Known worldwide as the dean of evangelical scholarship, f. Although written forty years ago f f bruces new testament history remains a classic scholarly study of the political and philosophical background before, during and after the ministry of jesus of nazareth. He begins by explaining the political, social, intellectual, and religious aspects of the jewish people after their. Bruces 1954 volume on the acts of the apostles in the new international commentary series. It has often been remarked that the biblical doctrine of divine grace, gods unmerited favour shown to sinful humanity, so clearly as we might think expounded in the teaching of christ and the writings of paul, seems almost to go underground in the postapostolic age, to reappear only with augustine.
Bruce was voted one of the top 50 authors which had shaped evangelicals. Bruce one of the most influential evangelical new testament scholars of the 20th century in england. One of the most balanced history books on bible history available. Vines daughters and he encouraged the promotion of the book. Robert has a history of keeping the best of older christian works in front of todays bible students. In the 1990s he brought vines expository dictionary of new testament words which f. New testament history is, by definition, the latterday correspondent of bible history. He was born in elgin, morayshire and was educated at the university of aberdeen, cambridge university and the university of vienna. In this book bruce traces, in infinite and objective detail, the context of the jewish messianic hope prevalent at the time of jesus. Professor bruce begins his work with an introductory survey of jewish history from the 4th century b. The story of the new testament is best understood when it is set in its historical context, which is what f. The book of acts new international commentary on the new testament, revised ed. This statement reflects the underlying purpose of the new international commentary on the new testament. He had the rare quality of making the complex simple and the profound understandable.
Aug 31, 2016 frederick fyvie bruce fba, usually cited as f. Yesterday was such a day when i bought the brand new biography of f. New testament historical books matthew through acts session forty. This is an old book, 1970s, but it a very well written, highly readable history of the times, philosophies, theology, and everything surrounding christianity, and how. This highly acclaimed book provides a wealth of fascinating information on the. Bruce, was a british biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new testament. Bruce, archaeology and the new testament, the bible expositor 7 195152. Bruce galilee doubleday this book recounts the roman and jewish context of new testament times. Affectionately known as the dean of evangelical scholars, f. Bruce frederick fyvie bruce fba 12 october 1910 11 september 1990 was a biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new testament. The story of israel is one of the outstanding tales of human history.
Frederick fyvie, 1910publication date 1971 topics bible, bible publisher. During his distinguished career, he wrote more than forty bestselling commentaries and books, including a mind for what matters and paul, apostle of the heart set free. Devoted as it is to an inductive study of the linguistic, textual, and historical aspects of the greek text, bruces acts of the apostles is a firstrate firstlevel commentary. Visit our enduring standards page to see some of our perennially bestselling backlist books. This book recounts the roman and jewish context of new testament timesthe lives of john and jesus, and the history of the first two generations of the church. Its religious, political, and philosophical context. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. Bruce is a phenomenal historian with a great deal of objectivity for an evangelical. The philological and historical material here presented provides a solid foundation for further exegesis of the text of acts. But unlike bruce, my grandfather never finished school, though. Theres a reason its been around so longits just a solid, comprehensive case for the reliability of the new testament. Bruce 19101990 was a biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new testament.
The jews, the romans, and the church its religious, political, and philosophical context 2018. Begun in the late 1940s by an international team of new testament scholars, the nicnt series has become recognized by pastors, students, and scholars alike as a critical yet orthodox commentary marked by solid biblical scholarship within the evangelical protestant. When the four gospels were gathered together in one volume, it meant the severance of the two parts of lukes history. Were it not for the resurrection event there would have been no resurrection faith.
Jesus resurrected jesus rises from the dead and appears to his disciples alive again after his passion acts 1. Although written forty years ago f f bruce s new testament history remains a classic scholarly study of the political and philosophical background before, during and after the ministry of jesus of nazareth. When luke and acts were thus separated one or two modifications were apparently introduced into the text at the end of luke and the beginning of acts. He also served as general editor of the new international commentary on the. This book recounts the roman and jewish context of new testament times. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Bruce shapes the daunting complexities of this history, nearly fourteen. The progress of christianity from the fall of jerusalem to the accession of constantine, a. Eerdmans is proud to publish many books that have remained in print for decades true classics that have stood the test of time. More than half of the book is devoted to the postexilic history of israel, the intertestamental period and the firstcentury history that forms the backdrop of the new testament. Author bio frederick fyvie bruce fba 12 october 1910 11 september 1990 was a biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new testament. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
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